Something I've noticed is that some historic Somali cities, no matter if they were coastal or inland, were often walled with archway entrances. Excluding Harar, the other walled Somali cities seem to be in the South. Could it be due to the Southern cities being more vulnerable to Oromo attacks?
1.What was the reason for this?
2.When were they constructed?
3.We know Harar's walls were constructed due to the Oromo migrations, were these Somali cities walled for the same reason?
Some examples of historically walled Somali cities below. There's probably more examples I just don't have photos ready on hand for them. I heard Muqdisho used to be walled also but idk if that's true.
1. Marka
2. Baardheere
3. Harar
1.What was the reason for this?
2.When were they constructed?
3.We know Harar's walls were constructed due to the Oromo migrations, were these Somali cities walled for the same reason?
Some examples of historically walled Somali cities below. There's probably more examples I just don't have photos ready on hand for them. I heard Muqdisho used to be walled also but idk if that's true.
1. Marka
2. Baardheere
3. Harar